1. Nebula Variable Particles Visible Globular
Stars
Nebula
Variable
Particles
Visible
Globular
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Sendak Elementary

2. Nebula Stars are born in giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulas.
Use apposition.
Stars are born in giant clouds of gas and dust called nebulas.
The article I read in the science magazine was about a nebula, a large cloud of gas and dust in outer space.
Nebula: (noun) a glowing cloud of gas and dust amidst the stars
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Sendak Elementary

3. variable Use context clues and word structure.
These stars are called variable stars because at times they are bright and at other times they are dim.
The colors of a mood ring’s stone are variable. They are supposed to change when the wearer is happy, sad, or angry.
Variable: (adjective) likely to change
Jenny Miller
Sendak Elementary

4. particles Use context clues and word structure.
But a few supernovas leave a small, tightly packed ball of particles called a neutron star.
The tiniest particle of dust makes Sue sneeze.
Particles: (noun) very small pieces or portions of something
Jenny Miller
Sendak Elementary

5. visible Use context clues and word structure.
The X rays from the pulsar in the Crab blink on and off thirty times every second. The star is visible when the X rays are “on” and invisible when the X rays are “off.”
The farmer’s field of corn was visible from the back porch of the house.
Visible: (adjective) able to be seen or noticed
Jenny Miller
Sendak Elementary

6. globular Use context clues and word structure.
A globular cluster contains many thousands, or even millions, of stars very close together.
The students created representations of planets with globular balls of clay.
Globular: (adjective) having the shape of a globe
Jenny Miller
Sendak Elementary

7. Antonyms are opposites.
What are some other antonyms?
far
near
powerful
weak
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Sendak Elementary

8. The /ow/ sound spelled ou
Name other words that follow this spelling rule.
cloud
thousands
around
throughout
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Sendak Elementary

9. These words contain the /j/ sound spelled g
Use each word in a sentence.
hydrogen
giant
stage
Betelgeuse
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Sendak Elementary

10. /oo/ and /u/ sounds spelled ou and u
Can you use all four words in one sentence??
future
group
universe
Pluto
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Sendak Elementary

11. From far away, giant groups of stars look like clouds.
Sentence One
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Sendak Elementary

12. About two thousand stars are visible without a telescope.
Sentence Two
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Sendak Elementary

13. Stars begin to run out of hydrogen fuel.
Sentence Three
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Sendak Elementary

14. Our solar system, from the sun to Pluto, is only a tiny part of the universe.
Sentence Four
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Sendak Elementary